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Northern Ireland News for May 2016 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Belfast Zoo Welcomes Four Baby Capybaras
Belfast Zoo has welcomed four baby capybaras. Capybaras Charlie and Lola became parents to the four pups on 10 May. Capybaras are the largest rodent species in the world. They are found in South A...
Belfast Zoo Welcomes Four Baby Capybaras
Belfast Zoo has welcomed four baby capybaras. Capybaras Charlie and Lola became parents to the four pups on 10 May. Capybaras are the largest rodent species in the world. They are found in South A...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Other News In Brief
Drop In NI House Prices House prices in Northern Ireland have dropped, according to a new report. Research by the Ulster University shows the overall average house price of £146,472 for the ...
Other News In Brief
Drop In NI House Prices House prices in Northern Ireland have dropped, according to a new report. Research by the Ulster University shows the overall average house price of £146,472 for the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
SDLP To Enter Official Opposition
The SDLP has joined the UUP and announced it is to form a constructive opposition at Stormont. This means the new government could be made up of only the DUP and Sinn Fein. SDLP Party Leader Colum E...
SDLP To Enter Official Opposition
The SDLP has joined the UUP and announced it is to form a constructive opposition at Stormont. This means the new government could be made up of only the DUP and Sinn Fein. SDLP Party Leader Colum E...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Delta Print And Packaging Sold For £80m
Delta Print and Packaging in Belfast has been sold for £80 million to Huhtamaki, a global specialist in packaging for food and drink. The acquisition, which also includes Delta's production plant in ...
Delta Print And Packaging Sold For £80m
Delta Print and Packaging in Belfast has been sold for £80 million to Huhtamaki, a global specialist in packaging for food and drink. The acquisition, which also includes Delta's production plant in ...
Recruitment News, May 20, 2016
Cook Medical Announce 40 New Jobs
A Limerick-based medical technology firm has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as it marked 20 years in business in Ireland. Cook Medical, established in 1996, develops, manufactures and distribu...
Cook Medical Announce 40 New Jobs
A Limerick-based medical technology firm has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as it marked 20 years in business in Ireland. Cook Medical, established in 1996, develops, manufactures and distribu...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Man Attacked With Stun Gun During Aggravated Burglary
A 20-year-old man has been attacked with a stun gun during an aggravated burglary in Co L'Derry. The incident happened at a flat in the King William III Crescent area of Maghera at around 10.20pm on ...
Man Attacked With Stun Gun During Aggravated Burglary
A 20-year-old man has been attacked with a stun gun during an aggravated burglary in Co L'Derry. The incident happened at a flat in the King William III Crescent area of Maghera at around 10.20pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Ice Hockey World Championships 2017 To Take Place In Belfast
The ice hockey world championships 2017 are to take place in Belfast. Ice Hockey UK, in conjunction with The SSE Arena, Belfast and the Belfast Giants, won the vote which took place at the IIHF Congr...
Ice Hockey World Championships 2017 To Take Place In Belfast
The ice hockey world championships 2017 are to take place in Belfast. Ice Hockey UK, in conjunction with The SSE Arena, Belfast and the Belfast Giants, won the vote which took place at the IIHF Congr...
Business News, May 20, 2016
BCC Delegation Undertake Collaboration Mission To China
Belfast Lord Mayor Arder Carson is leading a delegation to China to explore collaboration in urban development, smart city working, active ageing, tourism and education. The delegation will visit Bei...
BCC Delegation Undertake Collaboration Mission To China
Belfast Lord Mayor Arder Carson is leading a delegation to China to explore collaboration in urban development, smart city working, active ageing, tourism and education. The delegation will visit Bei...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Cancer Charity Welcomes 'Plain' Packaging Of Cigarettes And Tobacco
A cancer charity in Northern Ireland has welcomed new legislation to introduce the 'plain' packaging of cigarettes. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland said it supports the new legislation which means ciga...
Cancer Charity Welcomes 'Plain' Packaging Of Cigarettes And Tobacco
A cancer charity in Northern Ireland has welcomed new legislation to introduce the 'plain' packaging of cigarettes. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland said it supports the new legislation which means ciga...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash In L'Derry
Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses following a fatal crash in Aghadowey, L'Derry, on Saturday, 14 May. A 19-year-old man died in the crash on the Agivey Road which happened at approximat...
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Crash In L'Derry
Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses following a fatal crash in Aghadowey, L'Derry, on Saturday, 14 May. A 19-year-old man died in the crash on the Agivey Road which happened at approximat...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Call For Workers At JTI Gallahers To Be Given Help To Find New Jobs
Workers who have lost their jobs at cigarette makers JTI Gallahers should be given help to find new employment, according to Sinn Féin. Approximately 500 employees are to leave its plant in Ballymena...
Call For Workers At JTI Gallahers To Be Given Help To Find New Jobs
Workers who have lost their jobs at cigarette makers JTI Gallahers should be given help to find new employment, according to Sinn Féin. Approximately 500 employees are to leave its plant in Ballymena...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Michael Grant claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £19,...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Michael Grant claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £19,...
Feature News, May 20, 2016
The Great Indoors
So, summers over. Weren't those four days glorious though! Who know's, maybe the sun will come back, but between now and the end of May, the forecast isn't great. With that in mind we've ...
The Great Indoors
So, summers over. Weren't those four days glorious though! Who know's, maybe the sun will come back, but between now and the end of May, the forecast isn't great. With that in mind we've ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Deloitte To Create Additional 300 Jobs
A professional services firm has announced it is to create an additional 300 jobs in Northern Ireland. Deloitte said it aims to recruit 1,000 people in Belfast by 2020. The firm currently has 460 wo...
Deloitte To Create Additional 300 Jobs
A professional services firm has announced it is to create an additional 300 jobs in Northern Ireland. Deloitte said it aims to recruit 1,000 people in Belfast by 2020. The firm currently has 460 wo...
Business News, May 19, 2016
'Exporting Is Great' Roadshow Tours NI
A UK Trade & Investment roadshow is touring Northern Ireland as part of a campaign to boost exports. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP and Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton o...
'Exporting Is Great' Roadshow Tours NI
A UK Trade & Investment roadshow is touring Northern Ireland as part of a campaign to boost exports. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP and Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton o...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack On Baptist Church
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a Baptist Church in Co Down. Tyres were put up against the side of the building on the Loughbrickland Road in Rathfriland and set al...
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack On Baptist Church
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a Baptist Church in Co Down. Tyres were put up against the side of the building on the Loughbrickland Road in Rathfriland and set al...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery In East Belfast
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in east Belfast. The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, 17 May. A ...
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery In East Belfast
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in east Belfast. The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, 17 May. A ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Five Men Arrested Following Burglary In Co Armagh
Five men have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Portadown, Co Armagh. A black Saab car which had made off from police in Newry on Thursday morning, 19 May, was later stopped in the Bally...
Five Men Arrested Following Burglary In Co Armagh
Five men have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Portadown, Co Armagh. A black Saab car which had made off from police in Newry on Thursday morning, 19 May, was later stopped in the Bally...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Police Did Not Fail To Help Man Over Fears Family Member Was Contemplating Suicide
Police did not fail to come to the aid of a man who asked for help over fears a family member was contemplating suicide, according to the Police Ombudsman. The man lodged a complaint that the PSNI di...
Police Did Not Fail To Help Man Over Fears Family Member Was Contemplating Suicide
Police did not fail to come to the aid of a man who asked for help over fears a family member was contemplating suicide, according to the Police Ombudsman. The man lodged a complaint that the PSNI di...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Life Saving Defibrillators Installed In Five Parks Across Belfast
Belfast City Council has installed life-saving defibrillators in five parks across Belfast. The defibrillators, which can be used to help someone suffering a cardiac arrest, have been installed in Vi...
Life Saving Defibrillators Installed In Five Parks Across Belfast
Belfast City Council has installed life-saving defibrillators in five parks across Belfast. The defibrillators, which can be used to help someone suffering a cardiac arrest, have been installed in Vi...
Recruitment News, May 19, 2016
260 New Jobs Announced In Galway And Sligo
A total of 260 new jobs have been announced for Galway and Sligo. In Galway, Wayfair Inc has announced an expansion of its multi-lingual European Operations Centre, with the creation of 160 new jobs....
260 New Jobs Announced In Galway And Sligo
A total of 260 new jobs have been announced for Galway and Sligo. In Galway, Wayfair Inc has announced an expansion of its multi-lingual European Operations Centre, with the creation of 160 new jobs....
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Woman Dies Suddenly At Craigavon Hospital
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a woman at Craigavon Area Hospital on Wednesday, 18 May. It is believed the 50-year-old died following a fall. The Southern Health...
Woman Dies Suddenly At Craigavon Hospital
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a woman at Craigavon Area Hospital on Wednesday, 18 May. It is believed the 50-year-old died following a fall. The Southern Health...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Queen's Uni Astronomers To Search For Exploding Stars Using World's Largest Digital Camera
Queen's University astronomers are to search for exploding stars, comets and potentially hazardous asteroids using the world’s largest digital camera. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is cu...
Queen's Uni Astronomers To Search For Exploding Stars Using World's Largest Digital Camera
Queen's University astronomers are to search for exploding stars, comets and potentially hazardous asteroids using the world’s largest digital camera. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is cu...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Three Cows Cause Traffic Chaos On M1
Three cows have caused traffic chaos for motorists on the M1 in Co Antrim. The animals were making their way into Belfast on the outside lane just before J3 Blacks Road. They have now been moved off...
Three Cows Cause Traffic Chaos On M1
Three cows have caused traffic chaos for motorists on the M1 in Co Antrim. The animals were making their way into Belfast on the outside lane just before J3 Blacks Road. They have now been moved off...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Plans For Boutique Hotel In L'Derry Approved Plans for a new boutique hotel in L'Derry have been given the go-ahead. Derry City and Strabane District Council gave full planning permission an...
Other News In Brief
Plans For Boutique Hotel In L'Derry Approved Plans for a new boutique hotel in L'Derry have been given the go-ahead. Derry City and Strabane District Council gave full planning permission an...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2016
Technical And Engineering Firm To Create 100 New Jobs In Sligo
A technical and engineering firm has announced it is to create 100 new jobs in Sligo. LotusWorks has confirmed it will create 50 new jobs over the next six months and will also recruit another 50 by ...
Technical And Engineering Firm To Create 100 New Jobs In Sligo
A technical and engineering firm has announced it is to create 100 new jobs in Sligo. LotusWorks has confirmed it will create 50 new jobs over the next six months and will also recruit another 50 by ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Ministers Of NI Executive To Be Appointed Next Week
The ministers of the new Northern Ireland Executive are to be appointed next week, according to the Deputy First Minister. Minister Martin McGuiness also called on the SDLP and Alliance Party to make...
Ministers Of NI Executive To Be Appointed Next Week
The ministers of the new Northern Ireland Executive are to be appointed next week, according to the Deputy First Minister. Minister Martin McGuiness also called on the SDLP and Alliance Party to make...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Man Escapes Injury Following Shooting Attack In Co Tyrone
A man has escaped injury following a shooting attack at a house in Co Tyrone. Two shots were fired through the living room of the property in Cookstown just before 3am on Tuesday, 17 May. Police are...
Man Escapes Injury Following Shooting Attack In Co Tyrone
A man has escaped injury following a shooting attack at a house in Co Tyrone. Two shots were fired through the living room of the property in Cookstown just before 3am on Tuesday, 17 May. Police are...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2016
New Workers Rights Centre Opens To The Public
A new Workers Rights Centre has opened at Liberty Hall in Dublin, giving members of the public access to information and advice on workplace issues, trade union SIPTU has announced. The centre, which...
New Workers Rights Centre Opens To The Public
A new Workers Rights Centre has opened at Liberty Hall in Dublin, giving members of the public access to information and advice on workplace issues, trade union SIPTU has announced. The centre, which...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Planning Permission Granted For New 'Town Centre' In West Belfast
Outline planning permission has been granted to develop a new 'town centre' in the Colin area of west Belfast. The 21 hectare development, based around the existing Dairy Farm complex, proposes a new...
Planning Permission Granted For New 'Town Centre' In West Belfast
Outline planning permission has been granted to develop a new 'town centre' in the Colin area of west Belfast. The 21 hectare development, based around the existing Dairy Farm complex, proposes a new...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
